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Category Archives: Must Read
Prostate Cancer & Urinary Incontinence
By Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS Appeared in the September, 2012 issue of Quality Care® Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men affecting one in every six men. Fortunately most of the time early stage prostate cancer … Continue reading
After Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
Thinking Long-Term By Lizanne Pastore, PT, MA, COMT Appeared in the February, 2013 issue of Quality Care® The decision to undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be difficult. Women often wait years dealing with symptoms … Continue reading
Coping with the Shortage of Primary Health Care Physicians
Tips for Choosing a Personal Physician and What You Can Do About The Looming Crisis By Paul Griner, MD Appeared in the January, 2013 issue of Quality Care® There’s a crisis in primary health care. In some cities, almost 90 … Continue reading
When Laughing is No Longer Funny
The Effects of Obesity and Weight Loss on Urinary Incontinence. By J. Kyle Mathews, MD Originally appeared in the October, 2011 issue of Quality Care® Do you leak urine when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Do you have trouble making … Continue reading
Combined Treatment of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
By Catherine Matthews, MD One can only imagine how troubling it would be for an adult to lose control over either bladder or bowel function. When both occur together, the condition is referred to as “double incontinence”. The consequences of … Continue reading
Diabetes and Urinary Incontinence
By Denise Elser, MD Urinary Incontinence is a condition affecting many, however it is particularly problematic for people with diabetes. Over 50% of men and women with diabetes have bladder dysfunction1. Obesity is a risk factor for both incontinence and … Continue reading
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Tagged bladder dysfunction, chronic bacteruria, diabetes, glycosuria, incontinence, neuropathy, nocturia, urinary incontinence, UTI
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Skin Care and Odor Control – Making Life Easier
By Debra Thayer, MS, RN, CWOCN Incontinence can be a frustrating and worrisome condition to live with on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, skin irritation and odor are not inevitable and you can prevent these unwanted problems. Health care professionals have … Continue reading
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Tagged continence, fecal, fecal incontinence, incontinence, incontinent, odor, odor control, skin care, skin damage, skin irritation, urine
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Getting a Second Opinion
By Amy E. Rosenman, MD Dr. Rosenman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and is in private practice in Santa Monica, California. Should you get a second opinion? It is always a good idea to … Continue reading
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Tagged consultation, expert, health care, healthcare, medicine, patient care, physician, second opinion, surgeon, surgery
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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for the Benefit of OAB
By Amber Addison, L.AC, Dipl.AC, a nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and is currently licensed in North and South Carolina. She specializes in fertility and gynecology. She practices at Creative Health in Greenville, SC and at Asheville Healing Arts in … Continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, bladder, bladder control, chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, health, overactive bladder
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Pelvic Floor Strengthening: Part of your Daily Routine
By Tasha Mulligan, MPT, ATC, CSCS, a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. She is the co-founder of PTpartners LLC and creator of Hab It: Pelvic Floor DVD. A consistent commitment to strengthening our pelvic floor … Continue reading
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Tagged bladder, bladder control, health, Kegel, Kegel's, pelvic, pelvic floor, pelvic muscle exercises
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